The District
of Squamish is located in a scenic valley at the head of Howe Sound,
half way between Vancouver and Whistler. Nestled in the Coast Mountains,
the community offers small town atmosphere, affordable housing,
unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation, and a wide range
of amenities.

At present,
approximately 15,000 people inhabit the area. This number is expected
the
BC
Stats Web site .

Housing
and Zoning

The downtown
and six distinct neighbourhoods offer housing ranging from condominiums
to executive ocean view homes.

The community
is dedicated to the enhancement of its downtown and waterfront area.
The intention is to create a lively downtown by encouraging commercial
and residential development in the area. For more information see
the Official
Community Plan.

Shopping,
Dining and Entertainment

The city offers
a variety of retail stores, services, and restaurants to meet the
needs of the community and visitors. As the municipality is
striving to develop tourism, the number and the variety of services
have been increasing.

Parks
and Recreation

Squamish is
known as BC's "Outdoor Recreation Capital." The area is world famous
for its rock climbing areas. The list of recreational opportunities
is endless: sailing, windsurfing, mountain biking, hiking, bird-watching,
fishing, mountaineering, diving, boating, golfing, canoeing, kayaking,
white water rafting. Eight Provincial parks are located in the area
and there is an extensive network of municipal parks and trails.
More information on the provincial parks is available at the Squamish
District of Squamish Web site.

Recreational
facilities include an 18-hole golf course and the Brennan Park Leisure
Centre with an arena, an indoor pool, and playing fields.

Transportation

Squamish is
located 66 km north of Vancouver and 58 km south of Whistler. It
is accessible by car, train, bus, and air. Highway 99 provides easy
access to the Lower Mainland to the south and to the Interior of
British Columbia to the north and east. The community also has rail
links serviced by BC Rail, a natural deep-sea port, and a small
municipal airport.

Community
Services

Squamish has a full range of health
services, including a general hospital. There is an art gallery, a
public library, a railway museum, a native cultural centre, a
community theatre and churches of all denominations.